Panola County, TX Power Outages
Utilities serving Panola County, Texas don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Panola County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Panola County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 306 significant power outages in Panola County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 28 – Jun 7, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 10,331 customers (74.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 2 min of power per year, more than the Texas average of 9 hr 28 min. That ranks 90th of 254 Texas counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 149 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Panola County has risen recently: about 21 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 746 customers (5.4%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 28 – Jun 7, 2024 | 10,331(74.5%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 18–19, 2019 | 8,207(59.2%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
| 3 | Aug 27–28, 2020 | 5,509(39.7%) | 2 | Hurricane Laura |
| 4 | Jan 10–13, 2021 | 5,421(39.1%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jul 5–11, 2024 | 5,350(38.6%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Panola County?
Electric companies with service territory in Panola County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (TX) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWEPCO | Investor Owned | 192,887 | Not reporting | |
| Deep East Texas Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 45,605 | Not reporting | |
| Rusk County Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 23,812 | Not reporting | |
| Panola-Harrison Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 11,432 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Texas. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Panola County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Panola County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Panola County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Panola County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southwestern Electric Power Co, Deep East Texas Elec Coop Inc, Rusk County Electric Coop, Inc, Panola-Harrison Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Panola County, Texas.
What was the worst power outage in Panola County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 28 – Jun 7, 2024. It peaked at 10,331 customers without power (74.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Panola County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 306 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 149 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Panola County, TX Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/texas/panola-county